This is the best neighborhood boba shop. I've been to tons and this is my favorite by far! Not corporate, feels like your neighborhood spot. Homey, welcoming, comfortable, genuine. A great, safe place to chill, do work, doodle (as you can see by the hundreds of drawings on the wall made by customers! Lots by professional animators and artists who work in the industry nearby.) However, I haven't told you the best part by far yet. Truly, the best part of Boba Loca is Miguel. You'll know him by his smile, his friendly "hello!", and his warmth. Miguel is everyone's favorite and I am no exception. Find caricatures of him on the wall labeled "Boba King!" because he is! He can make any drink you want - he is so gracious to customize any item to fit your needs and he has been there for over 20 years I believe!!! He is truly a gem and I could give all 5 stars just for him. However, the milk tea and boba are also the best I've had - perfectly cooked pearls, delicious milk tea that is not watered down. 100/10. I've been frequenting this place for years now and even got my husband hooked! This is the ONLY boba place to go to in downtown Burbank. ;) read more

The drinks & boba is so good! And the owner is super kind and welcoming :) i would definitely recommend this spot

Such a great experience every time! The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, which really makes this place special. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. The banana pudding is amazing, so fresh and delicious. They only make 50 each day, so you know it's made with care, and it's absolutely worth getting if you're lucky enough to snag one. On top of that, the boba and drinks are consistently really good. Everything I've tried has been flavorful and well made. Highly recommend stopping by, this place is a gem! read more

Boba Loca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

This place is awesome, I come here a lot! the service is great and everything I've ordered here has been so good and I highly recommend trying the honeydew smoothie it will not disappoint read more

Boba Loca - Honey dew smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

Went here spontaneously and I had the best time! The older gentleman that attended me was amazing. Super kind and sweet. I ordered an Orea smoothie with no boba. #delicious. I even got a Hello Kitty sealing film which really made my day. The atmosphere was great and the service was even better. Experience was 100% a 10/10! read more

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Sean was my server and he was absolutely delightful. It was my first time here and he assisted me and answered all my questions with care. The tea... coconut butterfly was super yummy too! read more

Boba Loca - Coconut butterfly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

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The people working behind the restaurant are always to kind and polite and the Thai tea and quality of their boba is always perfect. There isn't another place so far that has better boba than theirs. read more

Stopped by this boba shop in Burbank and was instantly drawn to the wall covered in sketches and artwork -- I'm assuming all done by customers. Such a fun and creative touch! The service was great too -- the man working was super kind and quick. And can we talk about the cup lids? The tops they seal on the drinks here are adorable -- such a cute little detail that honestly brightened my day. Simple things like that make a place stand out! read more

Boba Loca - MOOD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

They have everything including korean hot dogs. This is just a fun place. Jazz music, boba, vietnamese coffee, desserts. The owner is very nice. The dining are has a lot if customer created doodles and art. This is a great place with one of the best avocado smoothies around. read more

Love this boba spot! Perfectly cooked boba and endless flavor options. I enjoy trying a different flavor each time. The staff are also very friendly and fast. I love their customer art wall, so fun to admire while I drink. read more

Boba Loca - Honeydew Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

Super fun and interactive boba spot--probably the most unique one I've been to! The customer service was pretty average but still friendly and attentive to everyone coming in. The vibe totally makes this place worth checking out. The menu had a bunch of cool drink names I'd love to try next time. Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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This is the only place that I know have Grape slush as an option and they always have my Green Apple slush. I been coming here for a while and they never disappoint. Just be aware that if you pay with card then the price is a little higher than when paying with cash. The older man is always there so I believe he is the owner and he's very nice. I got their churro here once as well when I was with my friends and it was alright. If you get a regular drink, just remind them to put less ice and they are usually receptive with the request. read more

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Cute little boba shop! They drinks were okay. Not to sweet and just how I like it but some may think it's lacking. Boba loca has a lot of art on their walls. I'm not sure if it was from the customers but i thought it was a way to give it a personal Touch of the community. Service was rather prompt! They had a funny NOT Restroom sign! I did like their hello kitty seals. read more

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Great place to grab a smoothie, always delivers whenever I go here. Typically pretty empty, especially on weekdays, and the wait times aren't bad. read more

Boba Loca is a hidden gem, we always come through when we are in town. Located in Burbank, street parking. Love their decor- drawings on the wall, very cute spot. Boba is so good! I always get the Taro Milk Tea, and this time I tried the Strawberry Bingsu- if you want a light dessert, but still filling, try it! Not too sweet either. We will be back! read more

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It was just ok. He forgot boba in one drink, another drink we asked less sugar but it was super sweet. Done think i'll be back. Sorry! read more

Boba Loca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

guys the strawberry bingsu cup is SO DELICIOUS would add a pic but it's in my belly now.

OG Spot! Few boba spots opened in the area but if you liked this place, co timer going back and supporting this long time burbank staple. read more

This is their Burbank location with the drinks that you know and love, like the Strawberry matcha milk tea and Coconut butterfly, AND you can make any drink into the viral mystery cups with a surprise inside! They've also got different snacks here like Korean shaved ice in a cup and even funnel cake. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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Ordered 2 taro smoothies to go, they gave me 2 flavorless icy slushy, I called them to complain but they didn't care at all. They lost me, It's the last time I'm getting anything from this place, too inconsistent, they mess up drinks all the time! Another $15 to the bin. read more

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I love this place! I always go here late nights when I'm working, and the owner is always super kind and welcoming. The drinks here are alright. The ambiance is really good. Nice music and nice vibes. The art is super cool too! Personally drew a lot stuff myself too ^_^ read more

My favorite boba place when passing by Burbank. The older man who took my order I believe is the owner and he was very kind! Not to mention how nice and cozy the interior looks. Brown sugar boba is my favorite to get, will definitely be coming back!! read more

Great quality Boba Smoothie! I don't understand why this place got such a low rating. The staff were very nice and helpful and they fixed my smoothie easily and quickly. The artwork on the wall is a joy to glance at while waiting for your beverage. I got the nutty peanut, banana, and Nutella smoothie with almond milk and boba, trust and believe it hit the spot. I will revisit the next time I'm in Burbank. read more

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Boba Loca has a lot of great options for boba AND açaí. I got the brown sugar smoothie which was definitely really sweet (as expected due to the name) and it tasted great. Service was also quite fast and friendly with all of their lovely fan/local drawings posted to their wall which creates such a heart warming environment. It seems more like a place to sit for 30 min and leave rather than 2 hours. read more

Boba Loca has been opened in Burbank for over 20 years and is my go to place for Boba. I normally order the watermelon slush but today went with the horchata frappe with plain boba and it was super delicious and not over powerling sweet like other both places nearby. Highly recommend trying this and their binsu cups! Especially the mango binsu! Thank you Boba Loca!!! read more

Boba Loca - New favorite flavor! Horchata frappe with plain boba. They also have brown sugar boba. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

Boba is a bit soft for my taste but the good service makes up for it. They gave us sample for how sweet we would like it and it was very thoughtful. The ambiance is good too I like the big bobas drawing... there a lots of bobas drawings very cool ambiance read more

Boba Loca - Boba drawings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

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The menu is huge and was a bit overwhelming but the staff were very nice about giving recommendations and helping me narrow down what I wanted when it wasn't busy. read more

This place is amazing. The ambiance is brimming with personality and charm, with walls covered in drawings from customers of all ages. The drinks were perfectly sweet and the service was done with a smile, much better than Boba time down the street. I wish I found this place much sooner! 5/5 stars read more

We've come here every so often and absolutely love it. Saw they now have bing-su so definitely will need to try that next time. read more

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Best boba in Los Angeles! The Taro is amazing and they even have substitute milks (the coconut milk I recommend) Very fast service and the owner is super sweet and even lets you try some flavors (he let me try the taro and now I'm obsessed) travel to other states in us and their taro is still elite! Super cute place to relax and drink a boba and free parking available right up the block! Also the boba is amazing perfect texture and gummyness read more

Boba Loca - Taro with Coconut Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

Delicious and fun place to visit. So many different options. Add your drawing to the wall!

My experience here always felt crowded. I only came here about 4 or 5 times because when I went there (not to many boba shops in Burbank) 8 years ago was only because there was no variety of boba shops. I always orders honeydew slush. The boba was just okay. I remember it being very dusty inside and drawings all over the walls. The fact that it's still around in 2023 is a good sign. Solid 3 stars. read more

Boba Loca - 01/21/2015 (8 old photo: memories) now 2023 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

My drink was just watered down milk with maybe a splash of coffee, SEVEN DOLLARS. Many other good spots on this street, cheaper and actually pour coffee in your coffee drink. I don't get it. read more

Boba and service is good but when it comes to food it does take a little while not going to lie got me waiting for a very long time. read more

Boba Loca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

My first time ever in this place and I've lived in Burbank for 10 years. I ordered a Banana Matcha latte and it was delicious and addictive. For the size and price it was worth it. I will definitely be going back with my son this time to try some more delicious desserts. Service with a smile! I rather give my money to small businesses. read more

Always on point and fun interior decorations! The staff are super friendly and I feel welcome all the time. Great boba drinks!

I love this place! Miguel is the best, I have been visiting here since many months and everytime he customises my drink however I like it and he is so kind! The boba here is no sugar and they have no sugar milk options too. It's a perfect place for my dietary needs! read more

Boba Loca - The menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

We were craving boba on a hot day and this was just right! It's a no frills ambiance. Cute, clean and not too fancy. Great service! Boba Lots of delicious boba options here! It was kind of hard to choose just one! They had my friend sample one of their unique blends with coffee and she loved it. I was obsessed with the honeydew boba! It seriously looked honeydew green and it was nice and refreshing for a hot summer day. Their boba itself is nice and fresh and chewy. I asked them for a less sweet version and it was just right for me! Service and Seating Very friendly customer service. They answered all our questions and suggested some different bevies. They have outdoor seating and you walk up to the counter to order. Virtually no wait when we got there! Very fast. Final verdict I definitely will come back to try other drinks! The boba itself was what sold me. It was so fresh! read more

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Boba Loca is located in the downtown area of Burbank. It is a pretty busy area, so they were pretty packed. It is not a good spot to hang out or relax, since it was cramped/packed and pretty loud inside. I tried their jasmine milk tea with boba and I thought that it was a bit too floral to my liking and on on the sweeter side. Honestly, the long line and wait times was not worth it. Maybe they are not known for their jasmine milk tea because there were a lot of other Yelpers who complained about that particular drink. read more

I will be honest, based on the original looks of this place I was expecting the most mediocre boba. BUT looks can be deceiving and indeed this was the case. The staff was training a new worker and they did amazing! Got my difficult order correct AND was super friendly and understood the menu really well. I got the funnel cake and it was the first time I actually enjoyed one! It had toppings I like and it was much cheaper than I was expecting(only 6$) they had so many toppings to choose from and I loved that I could customize it. I also tried their matcha and it was really good as well! If you're going here to get boba they give you a good amount and their pearls actually taste good. The only downside is the place is a little narrow and at night they don't allow indoor seating but there's a free parking lot right around the corner so it works out! read more

Boba Loca - Matcha latte with soy milk and boba Funnel cake with strawberry syrup, condensed milk, blueberries and powdered sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California